Australian quota law for cinema films faces doubt and delay
In Melbourne commentary on the Victorian Parliament's cinema quota policy notes limited success in fostering locally produced Australian films. Analysts warn the law is impractical for exhibitors to meet, with only one company pursuing regular production and a future majority of film titles likely from overseas. The piece also surveys recent political news including Mrs. Hewnwill’s succession and evolving attitudes to women in Parliament.
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Cinema Filma Im
Australia
Ingunstiew
Dhastey
United States
Britain
Vietrin
Losistarive Assembly
Mies
Weber
Dex
Foda
Fone
Weber Wats
Labor
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Mos Weber
Joan
Xeon
Weller
Wight
Weather notes and local official appointments in Victoria
Rainfall this month reaches 160 points after last week adding to the total ground soaking. The financial reports from recent committee events show a profit with a credit balance of £18 6s 11d. Ignatius Horan is appointed police magistrate and coroner for the State of Victoria in the vacancy left by A B Hauser.
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H. L. Rasmussen
Ignatius Horan
Stawell
Victoria
A. 8. Hauser
WAL WAL Concert Opens Parish Anniversary
A large congregation attended a program with WAL WAL and Mesdames W Giles T Simmons on violins. Mr G Rows acted as DLC. An excellent supper followed, provided by Mesdames H Gready L Rowe and W Giles. Mrs. Hedley Gready agelated. The children gave choral items under Sirs Brett Causer, with Mavis Rowe and Marie Gready among prize recipients. Generous donations from Mrs Hirth and Mrs B Mulligan noted.
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W. Giles T. Simmons
G. Rows
Dlc
H. Gready
L. Rowe
W. Giles
Jenkins
Presbyterian
Brett Causer
Hedley Gready
Mies M. Rowe
Giekit
Mavis Rowe
Marie Gready
Eric Causer
Lyle Mulligan
Eirle
Nelle Coppin
Gay Mulligan
William Rowe
Leslie Rowe
Elma Giles
Len Webster
Jack Simmons
Ron Coppin
Gordon Giles
Errol Gready
Sry. H. Gready
C. Ridd
D. Rowe
T. Willett
J. Ridd
Hirth
B. Mulligan
Rotary Club Elects Officers at Ara Rat Meeting
At Ara Rat Rotary Club annual meeting officers were elected for the ensuing year with S. W. Irwin as president and A. C. Ireland as vice president. Hon. secretary L. W. L. Parkes and hon. treasurer S. W. Irwin also named. multiple directors listed. The note highlights improved finances from the Indies' auxiliary and recent agricultural ball at Star Theatre with visitors from Nhill Warracknabes Sheep Hills Kellalne Doven Horsham Jeparit.
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Rotary Club
Ararat Rotary Club
8. W. Irwin
A.C. Irelan
L. W. L. Parkes
SW. Irwin
Meaurs
S. W. Irwin
B. H. Dewhurst
C. F. Best
A. C. Ireland
A. Scholes
H.W. Parker
Thos. McArther C. 8
Osborne
L. W. L. Parker
Star Theatre
Nhill
Warracknubes
Sheep Hills
Kellalne
Doven
Horsham
Jeparit
Nita Sallmann
F Nine
Mixy
Mpin
Agricultural Society
Alan
A H. Walegott
Swriety Neto Ak
Urebertra
Dishania
Bss.lla. Omelals
E. A. Dubois
E. W. Wynniat
Presdent
E. Clark
Wynniat
J. T. McDougall
Murtoa O.F. L. Annual Smoke Social Turns Out Large Crowd
The third annual smoke social of the Murtoa branch I.O.O.F. drew over 60 people. Attendees included Grand Master of Victoria Bro. A. Greedy Grand Director Bro. A. Knipe from Horsham and delegates from Ararat Dimboola Nati muk Horsham branches.
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Murtoa
Victora
Bro
A. Greedy
Bro. A. Knipe
Horsham
Ararat
Dimboola Nhi
Natimuk
Order
Firemen Annual Event in Natimuk Brings Solid Turnout
Multicolored streamers from a suspended ladder lit the Mechanics Hall as Natimuk Fire Brigade hosted its annual ball on Tuesday night. The floor was crowded but comfortable, with novelty dances led by Mr A Nicholson and Miss P Stubbings and Mr A Turner and Miss S Stubbings. A doll guessing contest won by Miss Shiela Hunt raised about £5, with Mesdames R Emmerson and B Hartin handling the event, and Mr C Weldner praised for organizing. The Merrymakers Orchestra supplied the music and Mr C Weldner served as master of ceremonies.
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F. O. Robertson
L. L. Smith
Goroke Hall
A. E. Chiffey
Hutchinson
Keith Major
Robertson
Smith
Norman McIntyre
Crown Law Department
W. 4. Knight
Mechanics
Natimuk
Natimuk Fire Brigade
Algo
A Nicholson
Monte Carlo
A. Turner
P. Stubbings
Merrymakers Orchestra
Mr. C. Weldner
Ceremoniex
Quantong Methodist Ladies Guild Celebrates First Birthday
The Quantong Methodist Ladies' Guild marks its first birthday with guests from Horsham and Natimak Method ist Guilds. The hall was decorated with flowers and greenery as Mrs. W. Re Hnke welcomed visitors after opening hymn and prayer praising fellowship. Entertainment followed with thanks from the entertainment committee.
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Horsham
Natimak
St. Paul's Ladies’ Guild
Quantong
Methodist Ladies' Guild
W. Re Hnke
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